Medicine Hat to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1486.5 miles 2392.3 km · straight line
1888.4 miles actual route 3039.1 km · driving distance
35h 18min estimated drive time
CAD 306 - CAD 377 estimated fuel cost
~3h 29min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Medicine Hat from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Medicine Hat to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is 1486.5 miles (2392.3 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is located E of Medicine Hat. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1888.4 miles, taking about 35h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 29min. Both are located in Canada — Medicine Hat in Alberta and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada in Ontario.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Medicine Hat and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Medicine Hat to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 18min CAD 306 - CAD 377 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 22min $151–$283* Budget
Train ~45h 53min $227–$661* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Medicine Hat & Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Medicine Hat
50.04°N, 110.68°W
America/Edmonton
673m elevation
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
43.47°N, 80.52°W
America/Toronto
325m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 496 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 124 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM